French Quarter Fest/Timecode:NOLA Film Schedule

French Quarter Fest/Timecode:NOLA Film Schedule

Once again Timecode:NOLA has partnered up with Whitney Bank and the French Quarter Festival in order to bring three days of Louisiana cultural films. Come take a break from all of the music and festivities and join us in the air condition for some wonderful films highlighting Louisiana culture! Admission is free!

Friday, April 8

11 a.m.A Tribute to Toussaint. An Emmy-winning, star-studded concert film from 2013. There’s a Q&A with the film producers.

1 p.m.A Warehouse on Tchoupitoulas. The documentary relies heavily on interviews with fans of the legendary concert venue. Director Jessy Cale Williamson will participate in a Q&A.

3 p.m.Never a Dull Moment. The film celebrates the Rebirth Brass Band’s 20th anniversary with concert footage and interviews, but it doesn’t ground the film in a greater understanding of the contemporary brass band revival Rebirth helped lead.

3 p.m.We Won’t Bow Down. Christopher Levoy’s film explores Mardi Gras Indian culture with interviews and footage of Indian parades. Levoy will participate in a Q&A.

Sunday, April 10

11 a.m.Swapping Stories — Folktales From Louisiana and Mon Cher Camarade. Award-winning Acadian filmmaker Pat Mire screens films about Louisiana storytelling and the service of French-speaking Cajun soldiers during World War II. Mire will participate in a Q&A.